This recipe is over 150 years old and has been baked by my family for many generations for Christmas. They are much easier to make than other lebkuchen and ingredients have been updated to what’s available now. They are made with almond flour, hence are gluten free and also contain no dairy.
Ingredients
- 25 backoblaten (German baking wafers)
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup ground hazelnuts
- 7 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon and orange peel
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 2 cups chopped dark chocolate
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange backoblaten (German baking wafers) on top, leaving a 1-inch space between them.
Step 2
Combine almond flour, sugar, eggs, ground hazelnuts, candied lemon and orange peel, ground cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and ground cloves and mix into a firm dough.
Step 3
Shape mixture into balls. Arrange balls on the prepared wafers; press gently to flatten into 1/2-inch-high rounds.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cover the top of each lebkuchen with chocolate.
Cook’s Notes:
Traditionally lebkuchen are iced 3 different ways – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and plain icing (confectioners' sugar mixed with lemon juice). Try all 3 ways!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 25 | |
Calories 211 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol23mg | 8% |
Sodium9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium9mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium28mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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